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Christmas party fish and chips in Highbrook, West Sussex
Christmas party fish and chips in Highbrook: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Christmas markets and fairs
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas get-togethers
Christmas party fish and chips for Highbrook events
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Highbrook
It is a crowd-pleaser, which makes it a safe choice for a mixed team. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and christmas lunches for shift teams.
In winter near Highbrook, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highbrook?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat in Highbrook. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. It gets dark in Highbrook by about 3:55pm at Christmas; choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your Christmas party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Collect allergies in advance
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Plan lighting near the hatch
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Places near Highbrook
More for events in Highbrook
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Highbrook
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Highbrook
Christmas dinner fatigue is real, so a chip van makes a nice change.
Whatever the occasion in Highbrook, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Christmas customer days
- Office Christmas parties
- Depot Christmas treats
- Lights switch-on events
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Planning a Christmas party in Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your Christmas party is in the middle of Highbrook or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Peter's CofE Primary School, hot fish and chips goes down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Highbrook; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Nearby, we also serve Christmas parties in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Highbrook questions
What’s the nearest station to Highbrook?
Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What if it’s raining or freezing?
The van copes fine. Plan cover and lighting for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch